I-94 ramp to Niles Road to close; businesses expecting to feel it

The Michigan Department of Transportation is advising drivers that the eastbound I-94 exit to Niles Road in St. Joseph — that’s Exit 27 — will be closing next week for a couple of months. MDOT spokesperson Nick
Go fly a kite and send it soaring Saturday in Benton Harbor

Set for this Saturday is the tenth annual Kite Flying Event in Benton Harbor. Speaking to city commissioners this week, event organizer Abisayo Muhammad said she’s excited to welcome the whole community out to the large field
Applications open for two Howard Grants for Youth & Community via Berrien Community Foundation

Berrien Community Foundation announces that applications are now open for two grant opportunities designed to spark community programming and empower local youth: the Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant and the Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant. Applications are due by
LMC Board Appoints Alloyd Blackmon as New Member

The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees has voted to appoint Alloyd Blackmon as its newest member, filling the seat vacated by Joan Smith, who resigned in January. Blackmon brings to the Board a distinguished career in
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Open in downtown St. Joseph

After several months of careful remodelling work, Ben’s Soft Pretzels is open in its new downtown St. Joseph location. The area’s only exclusive ‘pretzel place’ opened the doors at 608 Pleasant Street, next to the alley, East
AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Memorial Day Weekend

As AAA prepares to assist more than 350,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during Memorial Day weekend, The Auto Club Group will also offer its Tow to Go program to keep impaired drivers off the road. “We
City leaders in St. Joseph spreading awareness of new parking program

City leaders in St. Joseph say they’re still listening to the community as the start of a new paid parking season nears. After a rocky rollout to paid parking last year and the program’s subsequent suspension, the